Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #7222877
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7222877
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Virginia
ZIP Code: 23434
Date Received: 2023-07-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-07-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Account # XXXX I challenged the accuracy, compliance and reportability of this listing and it came back verified. Please validate and have them provide method of validation on this information from XXXX XXXX and ask them to provide me with copies of the original contract and validation associated with this account, bearing my signature. This has account has been updated with activity and this is a closed collection account. The term duration on account as states 1 month on XXXX ], 0 months on XXXX, and Unknown on Equifax which is inaccurate. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally requested that this information be immediately deleted from the credit file they maintain under my Social Security number. I requested validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I further reminded that they may be liable for your willful non- compliance, as per FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies [ 15 U.S.C . 1681S-2 ] [ 15 U.S.C. 1681e ]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7222877 about?
Complaint #7222877 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-07-08T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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